I have just seen today this new light (or at least new for me), and I saw there is an adapter tube, so it looks like will also work with 26650, or maybe it is 25500 who knows.
The reflector looks to be a big one, 63mm according to specs.
It is not the quality of a Shadow, but it is not the same price, this one is $35.60.
Yavi - thanks for posting. I really like that new host from DX.
However, it's hard to tell from the picture whether the body will accept a 26mm sized cell. Judging by the DX photo, it may only be wide enough for a 22650 like this host (image below - which I have and converted to xm-L @ 2.8A), but I could be wrong. Without the body dimensions, it will be a hit or miss. At $35, it may be a big risk if you are only interested in 26650 batteries...
It is difficult to know it, I at least there were a picture showing the tube and battery closer I could resize it on autocad.
For me it looks about 3.5-4mm thick wall on the plastic tube, which would be an inner diameter of about 19 to put the 18650 inside plus 4x2 equal to 26-27mm.
But as I said unless someone takes the risk accepting he might only be able to use 18650 and maybe 22650 and 25500..
The size of the reflector looks like it will be a good thrower anyway.
I decided to accept the risk. I strongly believe this will accept a 26650 battery. In fact I strongly suspect it is designed for 26650, but doesn't list it (I realize this may be wishful thinking..). Nonetheless, I couldn't resist pulling the trigger on this one.
Keep your fingers crossed for me that I'm correct.
If I end up lucking out on this decision, I'm thinking that the King Kong 26650 would be a good choice? http://www.intl-outdoor.com/kingkong-26650-4000mah-liion-battery-p-136.html
What would be the best bang for the buck in terms of a charger? Is this too low-end, or would this work well? http://www.intl-outdoor.com/ml102-usb-charger-for-18650-26650-battery-p-243.html
I just ordered a charger for $12, but I don't believe it will charge 26650: http://www.dinodirect.com/li-ion-battery-fast-chargers-multifunctionl-cylindrical.html
I'm wondering if an existing generic 18650 charger might be modded somehow so that it would charge a 26650? Or perhaps this is ill-advised...
I saw this yesterday on DX, looks interesting. Looks like a good light to bridge the gap between my Ultrafire KF-T60 and Fandyfire STL-V6. Think I might order one.
I was talking about the TR charger all along, since it was the question if it can charge the 26650 with it. I said, it can charge a 26650 cell, but it won't fit.
A slight mix-up.
Or course the is no problem using a flat top cell in that Fandy flashlight.
I don't have the King kong, but I do have the MNKE, and I have charged them with the TR001.
As they are not protected, the lenght is not too big, so there is still a gap to cover in the charger.
I added a magnet to make contact with the positive and the charger, here you can see it on these pictures.
*I think this charger charges at 450mAh, it takes a long time to do it, so actually I am doing it with the Sysmax intellicharger which does it at around 850mAH (they fit on this one without any help).
I would recommend you to do it on another trustfire charger witht the same shape as the TR001 but at a bigger amperage.